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Minneapolis in July
What July is really like in Minneapolis: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
July is one of the best months to visit Minneapolis. Expect average highs of 28°C (82°F), lows of 17°C (63°F), about 10 rainy days and roughly 15.3 hours of daylight. The warmest month, humid at times, and the peak of lake life with swimming, paddling and outdoor concerts.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 28°C (82°F) / 17°C (63°F)
- Rainy days
- About 10
- Daylight
- About 15.3 hours
- Crowds
- Very busy
- Hotel prices
- High
Weather in July
July is the warmest month in Minneapolis: days average 28°C (82°F) against a yearly average high of 12°C (54°F), and nights fall to about 17°C (63°F). Rain falls on roughly 10 of its 31 days. Compared with June (26°C (79°F)), July is warmer; by August highs stay near 27°C (81°F).
- Sunrise (15 July)
- About 05:41
- Sunset (15 July)
- About 20:57
- Daylight
- About 15.3 hours
Summer (June–August). Warm, sometimes humid days, long evenings and the lakes at their best, with the State Fair in late August and frequent thunderstorms.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, July rates 5 for crowds (the peak is July at 5) and 4 for hotel prices (highest in June). Book accommodation early: July is one of the pricier months.
Events in July
- Minneapolis Aquatennial — summer celebration with fireworks over the river (usually July)
- Fourth of July fireworks
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in July
With frequent rain, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Park · Southwest Minneapolis
Chain of Lakes
Rent a bike and ride the 5-km loop around Bde Maka Ska, then continue to the rose garden and bandshell at Lake Harriet.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Outdoors
- Kids
- Active
- Nature
Nature · Minnehaha Park
Minnehaha Falls
Minnehaha Creek drops about 16 metres over a limestone ledge in one of the city's oldest parks, made famous by Longfellow's poem The Song of Hiawatha.
- Time needed
- 1–2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Nature
- Kids
- Photo spot
- Outdoors
Religious site · Loring Park
Basilica of Saint Mary
Combine it with a walk through Loring Park to the Sculpture Garden; dress modestly and avoid visiting during Mass.
- Time needed
- 30–45 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Architecture
- History
Neighbourhood · Northeast
Northeast arts and taprooms
Northeast Minneapolis combines working artists' studios in former factories, such as the Northrup King Building on Central Avenue, with a dense cluster of craft-beer taprooms.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Low cost
- Art
- Food
- After dark
- Off the beaten path
What to pack
For highs near 28°C, lows near 17°C and 10 wet days: light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; a packable rain jacket for showers; comfortable walking shoes.
Is July a good time to visit Minneapolis?
One of the best months to visit Minneapolis, with 2 notable events on the calendar. The other best months are June and August–September. Compare every month.
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Questions travellers ask
+Is July a good time to visit Minneapolis?
It is one of the best months to visit Minneapolis. The warmest month, humid at times, and the peak of lake life with swimming, paddling and outdoor concerts.
+How warm is Minneapolis in July?
Average highs are around 28°C (82°F) and lows around 17°C (63°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Minneapolis in July?
Expect rain on about 10 days of the month.